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AE04 VRU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,494 mi
Last recorded156,494 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 156,494 miles

2x sill deteriorated

Front tyres worn on insides

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear earth deteriorated

Offside Rear damper weak

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2x (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

rear wiper deteriorated

underfloor corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2018 156,489 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working 2x (4.2.1 (a))

2x sill deteriorated

Front tyres worn on insides

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake low efficiency

Nearside Rear earth deteriorated

Offside Front ferrules corroded

Offside Rear damper weak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

rear wiper deteriorated

underfloor corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 142,991 miles

n/s rear sill starting to rust

Fail 21 Jul 2017 142,991 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear sill starting to rust

Pass 20 Jul 2016 128,404 miles

o/s front brake lazy

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Fail 20 Jul 2016 128,404 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front brake lazy

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing rough

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2015 112,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing rough

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,504 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2014 98,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

handbrake out of adjustment

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

handbrake out of adjustment

Pass 21 Jul 2012 67,155 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,090 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake close to end of adjustment

Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,090 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake close to end of adjustment

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,588 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 36,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,741 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AE04 VRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 VRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 VRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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